Join us on Saturday, February 23 beginning at 12:30 p.m. as we hold a reopening celebration for the community at the Balboa Pool (1878 San Jose Avenue). The event will feature special … Continue reading →

Join us on Friday, February 22 beginning at 10 a.m. as we hold an opening celebration and dedication for the Phil Arnold Trail (formerly the Oak Woodlands Trail). The newly renovated trail … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO –– Seventy eight percent of San Franciscans think the condition of the city’s parks are improving, a bright spot in poll results measuring the public’s satisfaction with city services and issues. The 2019 Dignity Health CityBeat Poll, released Tuesday by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, revealed that … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco will dramatically boost the number of park restrooms staffed by trained monitors, part of the City’s commitment to improving quality of life in neighborhoods most in need. The San Francisco Human Services Commission today green-lit the expansion of San Francisco Recreation and Park’s Department’s Park … Continue reading →

Join us for the graduation of our 2018 Greenagers class as we celebrate their accomplishments in the community over the past year! The program offers teens from San Francisco a chance to … Continue reading →

Join us for one of two budget meetings to discuss preliminary plans for Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21. Learn about our department’s budget instructions for the next two years, and let us know what your priorities are in your neighborhood parks. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, January 30 at … Continue reading →

San Francisco Recreation and Parks, along with other government agencies will host a series of three Saturday job fairs this month! The first will occur on January 5 at Joseph Lee Rec Center, followed by January 12 at Hamilton Rec Center, and January 26 at the County Fair Building in … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission today approved a plan to transform an under-used part of John McLaren Park into a high ropes challenge focusing on leadership and character development for local youth and others. A project of SF Rec and Parks and Outward Bound California … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – An ice rink steps away from San Francisco City Hall and modeled after the famed Wiener Eistraum of Vienna opened today, the latest attraction in a Civic Center area now rich with art, entertainment and family-friendly fun. The Winter Park at Civic Center, operated by Willy Bietak … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – Offering fresh food amid the flourishing Civic Center Plaza, Bi-Rite Cafe opened its doors today, serving the neighborhood’s appetite for nourishing options and a welcoming gathering space. The opening of the cafe is the latest attraction transforming the area into a destination for neighborhood families, visitors from across … Continue reading →

Fleet Week officially begins on Tuesday, October 2 and runs until Monday, October 8. There will be events throughout the city that honor the contributions of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces while advancing cooperation and knowledge among civilian- and military-based Humanitarian Assistance personnel, including in … Continue reading →

Get your garden ready and join us for FREE community garden workshops this fall, including our next Garden Resource Day on Saturday, October 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Golden Gate Park CommUNITY Garden! For additional Community Garden events this fall, click here: Garden Events For Fall To RSVP … Continue reading →

Join us for a series of kick-off events in October for our Youth Stewardship Program (YSP), which engages youth from 2nd to 12th grade in environmental education and service-learning field trips in parks and open spaces citywide. At these events, teachers can learn more about our free programming, meet our … Continue reading →

This past month we completed our resurfacing of the Louis Sutter sports courts (Wayland and University Streets) and converted the tennis courts to dedicated pickleball courts, the first of its kind in … Continue reading →

Join the San Francisco Model Yacht Club for its boat parade, which celebrates the club’s 120th anniversary. The club is devoted to the building and sailing of model yachts, both power and … Continue reading →

Join us in participating in the statewide initiative, Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. Rec and Park will be cleaning up coastal sites on the eastern part of the city, including the Port of SF’s Heron’s Head Park, Candlestick Point, India Basin Shoreline Park … Continue reading →

Join your neighbors on Saturday, September 8 from 9 a.m. to noon as we get swept up with civic pride and all do our part to keep our city clean. Together we can make a meaningful and positive impact! For more information, including a list of neighborhood work sites and how … Continue reading →

Join the San Francisco Parks Alliance on Saturday, September 15 from 6 to 11 p.m. for the annual Party for the Parks at the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park! The Party benefits the … Continue reading →

Join us and Volunteers for Outdoor California on September 14-16 to camp out and help build trails around Lake Merced! This unique experience allows you to make a lasting contribution to our parks while meeting new friends and spending time outdoors! Don’t miss this opportunity to build trails on one of San … Continue reading →

Join the Greenagers for their project at Bayview Hill from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, which was the winner of the Meet Me at the Park campaign! The $20,000 grant for the project is provided by the National Recreation and Park Association. The scope of work will … Continue reading →

San Francisco – The Golden Gate Park Golf Course has re-opened after a July 2 fire destroyed its clubhouse, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today. The clubhouse, built in 1951, was fully removed by July 11 and a temporary unit is now in its place. Food service … Continue reading →

Join us for the groundbreaking of Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground (850 Sacramento Street) on Saturday, July 14 in conjunction with Waverly Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon! There will be a … Continue reading →

Join us on Wednesday, July 18 for our annual Summer Play Day celebration at Bayview Park and MLK Pool (5701 Third Street). Each summer we host this family-friendly event in our parks … Continue reading →

Note: The Semi-Final Matches will NOW be hosted at Sue Bierman Park (Washington and Drumm Street) with the Final Match still being held at Civic Center Plaza. SAN FRANCISCO – As the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off with the host nation Russia, facing off against Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium … Continue reading →

Still need a basketball fix now that the Warriors season is over? The San Francisco Bay Area Pro-Am Summer Basketball league, featuring some of the Bay Area’s best men and women players at Kezar Pavilion (750 Stanyan Street). The season runs from Monday, June 18 to Friday, August 17. Entering … Continue reading →

Join San Franciscans for Sports and Recreation (SFFSR), Youth Tennis Advantage and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a community celebration including tennis clinics and games for all … Continue reading →

As we close out May this week, we would like to welcome you to Pride Month in our parks! We are happy to be hosting a variety of events in our parks to show our pride, including raising the rainbow flags over Civic Center Plaza! Be sure to check out … Continue reading →

Rec and Park’s summer class registration kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 19! From Scuba Diving to Hip Hop Dance, we have a class for everyone! Classes start on Sunday, June 3. To check out our full list of classes, as well as places to register in person, … Continue reading →

From planning the perfect family picnic to teaching us how to throw a baseball, we celebrate all that our moms do for us. This Mother’s Day, May 13, spend time with mom in your favorite park. The first 100 moms to enter the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – In partnership with the Golden Gate Angling & Casting Club (GGACC), the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (SF Rec & Parks) announced the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Anglers Lodge and Casting Pond in Golden Gate Park. A celebration is scheduled on Saturday, May 12th, … Continue reading →

In partnership with Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, join us for our annual Access to Adventure Festival on Saturday, May 5 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Music Concourse in … Continue reading →

Join our Earth Month Madness this April by volunteering in our parks! We have numerous volunteer workdays across the city that are perfect for celebrating our planet! For more information or to RSVP for any of these events please email recparkvolunteer@sfgov.org or call (415) 831-6330 Where: Alamo Square (Hayes & … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – The Japantown Merchants Association, the East and West Japan Center Malls, the Japantown community of residents, merchants and nonprofits and spiritual leaders, in partnership with SF Recreation and Park Department (SF Rec & Parks) will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Japanese Cultural and Trade Center (Japan Center) and … Continue reading →

Join us and Supervisor Ahsha Safai for a gathering of neighbors and their pooches at our newest off-leash dog play area! Opening night will take place on Thursday, March 22 from 5:30 … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (SF Rec & Parks) announced today the commission approval of conceptual design to convert 4.5 acres of former reservoir to a brand new park located atop of Russian Hill. The Park, bounded by Bay, Hyde and Larkin Streets and is intersected … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today the groundbreaking of the $14 million Geneva Car Barn and Powerhouse renovation. The Geneva Car Barn and Powerhouse (also known as the Car Barn) will become the latest addition of recreation space in Excelsior neighborhood. A groundbreaking ceremony … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announces the opening of the Geneva Community Garden today. The 10,427-square-foot community garden, located at Geneva and Delano Ave, is the 40th addition to the Department’s citywide community garden program. Last spring, the Department opened In Chan Kaajal at 17th and Folsom … Continue reading →

Plant yourselves over at Geneva and Delano Avenues on February 24 for the grand opening celebration of the Geneva Community Garden! The opening of San Francisco’s newest community garden goes from 10 a.m. to noon … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (SF Rec & Parks), The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the Helen Diller Family Foundation, to officially open the newly renovated Helen Diller Civic Center Playgrounds, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center Historic District, on Valentines … Continue reading →

Get ready for the Reopening of the Randall Museum (199 Museum Way) on Sunday, February 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Bring your curious minds to this opening as we bring science, nature … Continue reading →

<3 your parks? Well Cupid is coming to the Civic Center! Everyone is invited to celebrate the opening of these creative play spaces with interactive lighting in the heart of the city … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and Randall Museum Friends (RMF) proudly announce the opening of the Randall Museum after its recent $9 million renovation. The Randall Museum, a one-of-a-kind art and science education center, reopens to the public on Sunday, February 11th, 2018. The renovation … Continue reading →

What better way to anticipate all of the great things to come 2018 than a look back at 2017. To all of you who play in our parks, who volunteer in our parks and who advocate for our parks, we present you with our 2017 Community Report. Get out and … Continue reading →

Join us for the graduation of our 2017 Greenagers Class as we celebrate their accomplishments in the community over the past year! The program offers teens from San Francisco a chance to … Continue reading →

Mayor Ed Lee was a fierce proponent and advocate for our City’s parks. Under his leadership, San Francisco made parks and recreation programs more accessible than ever, acquiring more park land, renovating parks, playgrounds and ball fields and providing more than $1 million in scholarships to city families. Earlier this … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today the launch of a series of free holiday sports at Embarcadero Plaza. The Plaza already features the Holiday Ice Rink, located at heart of the Embarcadero Plaza. Now the Department is adding free, fun, drop-in, sports including Disc … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department announced today a free special event, “Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park” that will take place on Thursday, December 7th, 2017. The “Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park” event will begin with the City’s 88th Holiday Tree lighting tradition, and is scheduled to … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department announced today the reopening of the playfields at West Sunset Playground after $13.6 million renovation funded by the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond. West Sunset Playground, 18 acres in size, features a children’s playground, athletic courts, two baseball … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the San Francisco Deltas for bringing home the City’s first Northern America Soccer League Championship! It was an amazing experience to watch this team coming together from their first game to the championship. Their greatest measure of growth can be seen in their performances against Miami FC, arguably the most … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today celebrity photographer Jay Blakesberg, who has photographed legendary musicians such Jerry Garcia, Tom Waits, Santana and more, will be showing his work for the first time in San Francisco. The longtime San Francisco resident has chosen SF Rec … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today that its youth leadership program known as Greenagers, will be leading park stewardship project and community engagement efforts to celebrate National Public Lands Day at Michelangelo Playground located at Greenwich and Jones Streets on Saturday, September 30th. This … Continue reading →

During the week of September 25th, all pools with the exception of Balboa and Sava Pools are open during our normal operation hours. Cooling lanes for free swim will be available for those who arrive at the Pool for cooling needs. For specific operation hours for each neighborhood pool, please check our aquatics and … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today its 5th year of partnership with Healthy Parks, Healthy People Bay Area (HPHP Bay Area), a collaborative initiative of over 30 parks, public health, and community based agencies working to improve the health and well-being of all Bay … Continue reading →

Join us to celebrate Open Gardens Day across the city on September 22, 2018. Listed below are the community gardens that will be open with each featuring various educational, recreational and social activities! Alemany Farm – Location: 700 Alemany Boulevard. (Alemany and Ellsworth Street) Open Hours: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

Join the Dahlia Society of California on Saturday, September 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for their annual Dahlia Dell picnic celebrating their 100th Birthday! Refreshments will be served with potluck … Continue reading →

Join the San Francisco Parks Alliance on Saturday, September 16 from 6 to 11 p.m. for the annual Party for the Parks, this year at Stern Grove. Party for the Parks is a unique, lively evening filled with signature cocktails, spectacular dinner stations by McCall’s Catering and dancing late into the night … Continue reading →

Saturday in the Park is back! Musical talent will be gracing Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park (off of John F. Shelley Drive near Cambridge Street) this Fall! For more information, click here or call (415) 413-7501. Click here for the full list of shows: Saturday In The Park

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department in partnership with The Trust for Public Land and Civic Center Community Benefit District (CCCBD) announced today that Helen Diller Family Foundation will be expanding its $10 million playground renovation gift to Civic Center Plaza. Through The Trust for Public … Continue reading →

Tuesday, August 1 is National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Rec centers and parks across the city will be participating in this event with a variety of live entertainment, arts and recreational … Continue reading →

This summer, music, community, and nature join forces once again in the heart of the city during the 12-day, outdoor extravaganza known as Flower Piano. Now in its third year, Flower Piano once again transforms San Francisco Botanical Garden (SFBG) into the city’s own alfresco concert hall, and everyone is … Continue reading →

The 80th season of the the Stern Grove Festival is in full swing! The Festival features free Sunday concerts throughout the summer. Every year since 1938, the Stern Grove Festival Association, in partnership with SF Rec and Park, presents an admission-free performing arts series in Sigmund Stern Grove’s beautiful outdoor amphitheater … Continue reading →

Looking to fill that basketball void now that the NBA season is over? The 38th San Francisco Bay Area Pro-Am season is underway, featuring free, high-quality hoops all summer long at Kezar Pavilion in Golden Gate Park. From the seasoned pro and college veterans looking to enhance their skills, to … Continue reading →

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love on the first evening of summer, Wednesday, June 21, from 6-10 p.m., with a light art installation that will transform the Conservatory of … Continue reading →

In partnership with The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF), SF Rec and Park announces the opening of The Landscape Architecture of Lawrence Halprin, a traveling photo exhibition about the life and work of landscape architect Lawrence Halprin (1916-2009). The exhibit opens May 25, 2017 and will remain on view through September 4, … Continue reading →

Join us for a celebration event marking the completion of signficiant improvements to this iconic neighborhood park. Funded by the 2008 and 2012 Clean and Safe Neighbhorhood Park bonds as well as … Continue reading →

Join us for our next Urban Agriculture Resource Center on Saturday May 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Golden Gate Park CommUNITY garden. Free compost, soil and mulch are available for … Continue reading →

The bleacher area along the southern portion of the Polo Fields will be closed from May 1, 2017 to late June 2017. Bleachers to be replaced with a new lawn area. For more information please contact the project manager Felix Tong at felix.tong@sfgov.org or (415) 831-6844.

On Saturday, April 15, join Wilderness Inquiry and Rec and Park for a morning of canoeing at McNab Lake at Louis Sutter Playground (Wayland and University Streets behind Louis Sutter Playground), from … Continue reading →

Huckleberry Youth Programs celebrates its 50th anniversary with a volunteer day of service in partnership with SF Rec and Park and SF Travel, Saturday, April 29, from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., … Continue reading →

Free & Open to the Public April 6 – July 8, 2017 San Francisco Main Library, Fisher Children’s Center, 2nd Floor (100 Larkin Street) This national exhibition and education program from Design Museum San Francisco explores the latest thinking in playground design while presenting how vital free play is to childhood development, thriving … Continue reading →

Visit Kezar Stadium (670 Kezar Drive) on Saturday, March 25 at 7 p.m. to see San Francisco’s newest sports team! The SF Deltas are San Francisco’s official soccer team in the North American … Continue reading →

Join us as we provide a brief overview of 17th & Folsom Park, Community Gardens, Naming, and Hours of Operation. The meeting will take place at the Marshall Elementary School Auditorium (1575 … Continue reading →

Join us for a public workshop to plan trail + path improvements in McLaren Park! We hope to: – Present some of our preliminary analysis and improvement ideas; – Get your feedback on … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Recreation & Park Department, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the Helen Diller Family Foundation, is proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Helen Diller Civic Center Playgrounds, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center Historic District. The … Continue reading →

Please join us on February 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at McLaren Lodge (501 Stanyan Street), for the opening reception of our Mother’s Building Photo Exhibit in partnership with the Harvey Milk Photo Center. The photos themselves will be on display at McLaren Lodge from January 27 to March … Continue reading →

Helen Diller Civic Center Playgrounds Groundbreaking Everyone is invited to celebrate the start of construction on these innovative, creative play spaces in the heart of the city. The event will take place … Continue reading →

Join us on Saturday, January 28 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for our Greenager program graduation at Heron’s Head Park (Jennings Street)! This will be our fifth session to graduate from … Continue reading →

Come join us this Saturday, February 4 as we cut the ribbon for our newest project: the Mansell Streetscape, a project which converts two lanes of vehicle traffic into permanent pedestrian and … Continue reading →

SF Rec and Park is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity and the Bayview YMCA for a day of service to beautify and maintain Youngblood Coleman Park (Hudson Ave. & Mandell St.) … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, As we kick-off 2017, I proudly share with you the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department’s latest Annual Community Report. In it, you’ll find the top stories and highlights that shaped our department over the past year, from hosting the nation’s largest all-girls baseball tournament to opening new … Continue reading →

Harvey Milk Center for the Arts, part of San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department is proud to host its Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, December 11th 2016. The event will include numerous … Continue reading →

The California Coastal Conservancy, The Trust for Public Land, Save the Bay, San Francisco Estuary Partnership, East Bay Regional Park District, and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department are convening a … Continue reading →

You may remember when REI did something different on Black Friday last year- they closed their doors and invited the nation to opt outside with them. And more than a million people … Continue reading →

Please save the date for our final community meeting for the Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground project! Our team has been working over the past several months to finalize the plans and … Continue reading →

Please save the date for our final community meeting for the Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground project! Our team has been working over the past several months to finalize the plans and … Continue reading →

We want to hear from you! Please join City staff on December 3rd to help establish goals for our efforts to ensure safe access to the park’s amazing destinations, whether you walk, … Continue reading →

Develop fundamental skills and acquire knowledge of being a HEALTHY athlete; while most of all, having FUN! This event will take place on Saturday, November 12th from 12pm – 5pm for girls age … Continue reading →

The musical season continues this weekend as the Friends of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, in partnership with The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, host the Let the Good Times Rock ‘N … Continue reading →

The Bluegrass Festival showcases several of our local troubadours at a non-stop afternoon of new and traditional tunes sung and played by The Back Porch Band, The Beauty Operators String Band, Canyon … Continue reading →

The Blues Show – our season finale concert once again offers a great lineup of local bay area blues performers. We welcome the Groove Riders, Diva Ladee Chico and Bobbie “Spider” Webb. … Continue reading →

On Friday October 7th, Friends of Lafayette Park (FOLP) will host its 6th annual Fall Social! Come join us for some food and drink, live entertainment, and a fun evening your neighbors. … Continue reading →

Start a fun, healthy habit for you and your children at this year’s International Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Join parents, caregivers and children in over … Continue reading →

The 16th Annual Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival kicks off at Hellman Hollow in Golden Gate Park on September 30. The festival is a free, three-day celebration of bluegrass and more, including performances … Continue reading →

Red Umbrellas art shows at the east end of Golden Gate Park near Alvord Lake (Stanyan and Haight streets) have been extended through December. Stop by and enjoy high-quality art, meet local … Continue reading →

The 36th Annual Comedy Day in Golden Gate Park, a free, five-hour day of comedy, featuring performances by Will Durst, Ngaio Bealum, Bob Sarlatte, Diane Amos and more! The show begins at … Continue reading →

Free Guided Walk with Healthy Parks, Healthy People Explore nature, enliven your spirit, and bring a smile to share with new friends! The hike starts with light stretching, followed by a guided … Continue reading →

Celebrate the completion of the Community Opportunity Fund project at Tank Hill with the Cole Valley Improvement Association, District 5 Supervisor London Breed and SF Rec and Park, Thursday, September 15, at … Continue reading →

Come learn about the upcoming playground renovation and help us prioritize the ark elements that are the most important to you! The meeting will take place at the clubhouse in Boedekker Park from 6:00-7:30 … Continue reading →

By Jill Tucker Camilla Fox is fighting an uphill battle against fairy tales and Saturday morning cartoons. Children’s stories often feature wild canines in unflattering roles – the wolf that eats Grandma and the dim-witted and Acme-loving coyote that can’t seem to hit the beep-beeping roadrunner with an anvil. As one of … Continue reading →